No speed limit. Done right.
You've heard the legend. Stretches of the German Autobahn with no posted speed limit: the closest thing to unlimited speed on a public road, where you and the car decide the pace. If you want the fastest car rental Germany has waiting near your base, this is it. We hand you the keys to a 600-hp Audi RS6, a 570-hp V10 Audi R8 Spyder, a 400-hp RS3 or a 435-hp AMG E53 and point you at the open road, a short drive from Grafenwöhr and Vilseck. Full insurance always included, US license accepted.
Short answer: Can I really drive with no speed limit on the German Autobahn?
On the derestricted sections, yes, no posted limit, legally. Which is exactly why people rent from us: our cars are built for it, and we are in Weiden in der Oberpfalz with the A93 and A6 on the doorstep, about 25 minutes from the Grafenwöhr gate.
The Audi RS6 Avant (600 hp, €299/day) and the Audi R8 Spyder V10 (570 hp, €449/day) are the two most booked for it; everything else in the fleet starts at €229/day. Full comprehensive insurance is included, 150–200 km per day are in the rate, and we have no on-track use, the Autobahn is a public road, not a racetrack.
The RS6 Avant →The full Autobahn guide →Renting as US military →
The only place on Earth you can legally do this.
Everybody who's ever loved cars has the same daydream: a long, open road, a serious machine, and nobody telling you how fast you can go. In most of the world that's just a fantasy. In Germany it's the law. Large sections of the Autobahn have no speed limit: only a recommended 130 km/h (about 81 mph). Where the derestricted signs appear, the throttle is yours.
Here's the thing, though: doing it right matters more than doing it fast. A rented economy hatchback wobbling at 180 km/h is a bad time. A 600-hp Audi RS6 with quattro all-wheel drive, planted and dead-stable at speed, is a completely different experience, composed, effortless, and exactly what these roads were built for. That's the gap we close. You don't just get a fast car; you get the right car, prepped and ready.
We're not a faceless broker shuffling other people's cars across the country. Performance Rentals owns the fleet: a real, hand-picked lineup of German performance machines based in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, smack in the heart of Bavaria with long, fast Autobahn stretches a few minutes from the door. Think of us as your buddy who happens to own a garage full of 600-hp cars and actually wants you to enjoy them.
No call center. No surprise insurance fees of €30–100 a day, full insurance (Vollkasko) is always included. You can reach us on WhatsApp in minutes, book online in about 2 minutes, and we run a clean 5.0 stars on Google from 49 real reviews. SOFA-status soldiers and sharp civilians alike: you're welcome here.
Built for the fast lane.
Pick your weapon.
A no-limit Autobahn is only as good as the car under you. Every machine in our fleet is built for high-speed stability and German-engineered to feel calm exactly where lesser cars feel scary. Day, weekend, or a longer leave, your call.
From idea to open road.
Where the Autobahn opens up.
Weiden sits right in Autobahn country, you don't drive hours to find open road, you're on it within minutes of pickup. Exact limits always follow the posted signs (roadworks, weather and interchanges bring temporary limits), but here's the lay of the land:
Searching from Munich or Berlin? We're about two hours north of Munich via the A93/A9, and plenty of customers make the drive part of the experience, since the derestricted stretches start almost immediately after pickup in Weiden. Delivery to other cities is possible by arrangement. For route ideas beyond the fast lane, see our road trips from Grafenwöhr guide or the full Autobahn driving guide.
Fast, yes. Reckless, never.
The whole point of a no-limit Autobahn is that you can enjoy speed responsibly. Germans treat their motorways with discipline, and that discipline is exactly why the system works. A few ground rules and you'll fit right in:
Keep right unless passing. The left lane is for overtaking only. Slide back over the moment you're done. Mirror, mirror, mirror. A dot in your mirror becomes a car closing at 250 km/h fast, always check twice before you pull left. Read the signs. Limits do apply near cities, interchanges, weather zones and roadworks. The derestricted sections are where you open it up, not everywhere. No tailgating, no left-lane bullying. It's illegal and it's the fast way to ruin a great day.
And here's where the right car earns its keep. A 600-hp RS6 with quattro doesn't get nervous at high speed the way a budget rental does, it stays flat, planted and predictable, which is exactly what makes going fast feel calm instead of sketchy. At handover we'll walk you through the car's modes and behavior so you're confident before you ever reach an open stretch. Drive smart, and a no-limit Autobahn is one of the great experiences in motoring. We'll make sure you do it right.
Stationed here? Welcome.
We get a lot of US soldiers and their families who want to make the most of Germany before the next PCS. We've made it dead simple for you:
Straight pricing, no games.
Side by side, the math is simple. Real performance cars with full insurance baked in, for less than the big names charge after they bolt on the extras.
| Provider | Car class | Price/day | Insurance incl. | US license OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Rentals ✓ | R8 570 hp / RS6 600 hp / RS3 400 hp | from €229 | Yes ✓ | Yes ✓ |
| Big rental chain | Mid-range sport | €350–500 | Add-on | Varies |
| Generic broker | Sports car | €300–600 | Add-on | No local handover |
| Airport luxury desk | Performance | €400+ | Add-on | Long lines |
The questions everyone asks.
Is there really no speed limit on the German Autobahn?
On large stretches of the German Autobahn there's no posted limit, just a recommended 130 km/h (about 81 mph). Where a derestricted zone opens up, you're legally free to run as fast as you and the car can safely handle. Limits do apply near cities, construction and interchanges, so you watch the signs and use the open sections to let it breathe.
Can I rent a car in Germany with a US driver's license?
Yes. A valid US driver's license is accepted. SOFA-status soldiers and US civilians are both welcome.
How fast can the cars actually go?
The Audi R8 Spyder V10 (570 hp) runs up to 327 km/h with the roof down, and the Audi RS6 (600 hp) and Mercedes-AMG E53 (435 hp) are built for exactly this, stable, planted and effortless at high autobahn speed. The RS3 (400 hp) is a rocket too. We'll talk you through the car at handover so you know how it behaves before you ever reach a derestricted section.
Is insurance included for high-speed driving?
Full insurance (Vollkasko) is always included in the price, no surprise add-ons. Driving fast on a derestricted Autobahn is completely legal and covered. You drive responsibly, we've got the paperwork handled.
Where do I pick the car up?
Pickup is in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, northern Bavaria, a short drive from Grafenwöhr and Vilseck and minutes from long, fast Autobahn stretches. We can also deliver to other towns for a surcharge by arrangement. Just message us on WhatsApp.
Can tourists visiting Germany rent a car to drive the Autobahn?
Absolutely. You don't need to live in Germany, a valid driver's license from home is enough. Book online before your trip, pick up in Weiden in northern Bavaria, and you're on a derestricted Autobahn the same day. A deposit is the only other requirement.
Where are the unrestricted Autobahn stretches near your location?
Weiden sits right in Autobahn country. The A93 runs past the door toward Bayreuth and Hof, the A6 heads toward Nuremberg and opens up nicely, and both connect to the A9, the famous Munich–Berlin corridor with some of Germany's best-known derestricted sections. Exact limits change with signs, roadworks and weather, so you always drive by what's posted, but you won't have to go far to find open road.
I'm searching from Munich or Berlin, can I still rent with you?
Yes. We're based in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, about two hours north of Munich via the A93/A9 and right off the A9 corridor that runs on to Berlin. Many customers make the trip part of the experience, pick up in Weiden and the derestricted stretches start almost immediately. Delivery to other cities is possible by arrangement for a surcharge; message us on WhatsApp with your dates.
Can I rent a car specifically to drive on the Autobahn?
Yes, that's what the Autobahn experience is all about. Pick the car up in Weiden and the A93 runs right past the door, with the A6 close by and both feeding into the famous A9 corridor. Full insurance (Vollkasko) is included, and driving fast on derestricted sections is legal, you just follow the posted signs and drive to the conditions. Rates start at €229/day; book online in about 2 minutes and your confirmation arrives by email right after payment.
Which of your rental cars is the fastest on the Autobahn?
The Audi RS6 Avant has the most power: a 600 hp V8 biturbo, 0–100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, from €299/day with 150 km included. The Audi R8 Spyder V10 is the pure supercar: 570 hp, 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and up to 327 km/h with the roof down, from €449/day with 150 km included. Both come with full insurance included.
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No limit. Your move.
The fantasy is real and it's legal, you just need the right car. Book your dates online in about 2 minutes, or hit us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it.